Kaiapoi High School May Be Open In 1972

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 31977, 2 May 1969, Page 15

Kaiapoi High School May Be Open In 1972

The proposed Kaiapoi High School may be opened in February, 1972. At the monthly meeting of the Kaiapoi Borough Council, regret was expressed that the council’s efforts towards an opening in 1971, apparently were not acceptable, but it was considered that progress was now being made.

The Minister of Education (Mr Kinsella) advised the council that some progress had been made since correspondence last August “The Director-General of

mal would be picked up and delivered to the Woodend kennels, which had offered to feed, house and exercise strays for 50 cents a day. If the dog was not claimed within the specified period, the hydatids Inspector would be asked to destroy it. An account for 110.50 from the inspector for impounding a stray dog in Kaiapoi on April 7, was passed for payment. Traffic Intersections. The

Education tells me that it was necessary, as a first step in planning the school, to obtain detailed estimates of the cost of site works at the Oheka Road site. Unfortunately these estimates have been delayed a little, because it was ncessary to allow the lessee of the land to remove crops before the Ministry of Works could undertake the necessary technical operations. This slight holdup is not expected to prejudice the suggested opening date of

Transport Department advised that inspections had been made at the State highway I-Ohoka Bead and Beach Boad-Cookson street intersections. It was

considered that the "Stop” sign controlling traffic entering the State highway from Ohoka road should remain, and that there was no need to move the telephone booth from the corner of Beach Road as ample visibility is available.

Swimming Pool—After the council had discussed proposals for a new pool in committee, it was decided to continue the dollar-for-dollar subsidy as previously granted. The New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association’s minutes, forwarded by the Kaiapoi club, recommended that no further carnivals be held in the Kaiapoi pool until it is brought up to reasonable competition standard. The club had asked the council to consider plans for the construction of a new pool.

“Good progress is being made now, and my department expects to receive sufficient information from the Ministry of Works within a month or two to complete preparation of the proposal I shall submit to the Government I can assure you that I intend seeking approval of February, 1972, as a target date for opening the school, but this will naturally be subject to a decision by the Government I suggest that you keep closely in touch with the Regional Superintendent of Education, Christchurch, who will be able to keep you informed of future progress.” Naturalisation.—Before considering council business, the Mayor (Mr H. O. Hills) administered the Oath of Allegiance to Str and Mrs C. S. Cstk. The District Officer for the Depart, raent of Internal Affairs <Mr C. J. Kite) was also present. Museum.—Strong support was given to a proposal from the Kaiapoi District Historical Society that the old court bouse .be obtained for a local museum. Since 1965, the society had made representations to government departmenu to obuin use of the building and the council will forward its support to the c « Department. Wellington, and the Ministry of Worts" •ereug li extensions. The Eyre County Council will be asked to arrange an early meeting to discuss the proposed sewerage Improvements in the Kaiapoi borough and Rlseley area. As no advice had been received from the Local Government Commission concerning the agreed adjustment of boundaries with the Eyre county and transter of 61 acres to the borough, agreed to be effective from April 1. 1969, the Town Clerk and Mayor were authorised to take steps to finalise the matter.

Smith Street Lighting—The electrical engineer tabled a Ministry of Worts plan of proposed Smith Street lighting from Charles Street to the Cam Boad interchange bridge, and reported that it appeared that all lighting in the street would be under borough control: the capital installation cost and all materials provided by the National Beads Board, and maintenance on the same 3 to 4 subsidy basis as other streets. All wiring would be underground. and the supply taken from the sub-station at the corner of Tunas-Cridland Streets. Sodium lanterns would be used, with 17 200 watt and four 100 watt fittings. Safety Bssay—The National Safety Association’s essay project on "Electrical Safety in the Home" was weU supported by the three local schools, it was reported. One entry from each of the public schools and two of equal standard from the Convent school bad been submitted to Christchurch for the regional judging. The electrical engineer (Mr M. G. Buddenklauj and the chairman of the electrical committee (Cr R. Palmer) visited the schools after the judging, and on behalf of the council, presented book tokens to the following S: North School, Patricia ; Borough School, Pauline Gobble: Convent School, Helena da Winter and Allison Baker.

Stray Doe*.—After the Canterbury S.P.C.A. had advised that “many people bad been ringing about stray dogs over the age of six months in the Kaiapoi area and it was the controlling body's responslbUlty to handle these dogs,** it was decided that if a complaint of a was received, the ahi*